Term Of Relationship And Comparison Flashcards
1
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Superficial, intermediate, deep
A
Relation to its external environment
2
Q
Medial
A
Structure near or nearer to the median plane
3
Q
Lateral
A
Structure is farther away from the median plane
4
Q
Posterior
A
Back surface of the body or near to the back (dorsal)
5
Q
Anterior
A
Front surface of the body (ventral)
6
Q
Inferior
A
Structure situated nearer to the soles of the feet
7
Q
Superior
A
Structure situated nearer the vertex (topmost portion of the skull)
8
Q
Caudal
A
Tail
9
Q
Cranial
A
Head region
10
Q
Proximal
A
Nearer to the attachment or origin of a limb or structure
11
Q
Distal
A
Away from its attachment or origin
12
Q
Dorsum
A
Superior or dorsal surface of any part that protrudes anteriorly from the body
